2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Vauxhall Tigra MOT pass rate and common faults

1,370 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,370 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements7.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.0%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  7. Position lamp: not working3.6%
  8. Stop lamp: all not working3.5%
    52 marked dangerous
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.4%
    53 marked dangerous
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes34.0%
  2. Lights & electrics28.0%
  3. Suspension26.2%
  4. Body & chassis12.8%
  5. Tyres12.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  8. Steering6.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.4%
  2. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases16.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine13.9%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2007 Vauxhall Tigra cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,370 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Vauxhall Tigra?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Vauxhall Tigra reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).